Summary:
The 85361 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 virtual) - but no middle schools. While the student population is diverse, with a mix of White, Hispanic, and other racial groups, the academic performance across these schools is concerning, as all three institutions perform significantly below the state average on standardized tests.
Nadaburg Elementary School has the largest enrollment with 414 students and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 56.76%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's test scores range from 17% to 40% proficiency in English Language Arts and 6% to 23% in Mathematics. In contrast, the two high schools, Mountainside High School and Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy, have lower free/reduced lunch rates of 35.43% and unknown, respectively. However, their academic performance is also below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 13% to 29% in English Language Arts and 13% to 21% in Mathematics for 11th grade.
The virtual high school, Nadaburg Online Virtual Academy, stands out with a concerning dropout rate of 15.8%, significantly higher than the traditional schools. Additionally, the spending per student at this virtual school is much lower than the traditional schools, at $1,909 per student compared to $8,510 at Nadaburg Elementary School and $8,931 at Mountainside High School. These disparities in resources and outcomes suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational opportunities for students in the Nadaburg Unified School District.
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